QBE Insurance · 12 hours ago
AVP, Underwriting - Life Sciences
USA - IL - Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $238K/yrQBE Insurance is focused on providing insurance solutions and is seeking an AVP, Underwriting for their Life Sciences division. This role involves developing strategic plans, overseeing underwriting activities, and managing product profitability while providing expert guidance to clients and intermediaries.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Evaluate risk for new business & renewals to ensure profitable growth
Actively keep abreast of market dynamics and demonstrate market cycle awareness
Provide senior technical and specialist product expertise to corporate intermediaries/clients
Ensure ongoing personal technical development to achieve the ideal DAL state
Support divisional underwriting function to actively manage talent for succession planning
Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions, and good practice to minimize risks
Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders
Contribute to the development and implementation of channel strategic plans
Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviors
Achieve overall local underwriting governance requirements and internal audit standards
Qualification
Required
Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Significant underwriting experience with regional exposure
Established customer and broker relationships
Benefits
Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community
Company
QBE Insurance
At QBE we’re driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.
Founded in 1886
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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